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About Maiysha Kai

Maiysha Kai is a columnist and Lifestyle Editor for theGrio, covering all things Black and beautiful. Her work is informed by two decades’ experience in the fashion and entertainment industries, a love of great books and aesthetics, and the indomitable brilliance of Black culture.

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July 4, 2022
Whether you celebrate the Fourth of July, Juneteenth, or both, let these books inspire your quest for independence.
2022 BET Awards theGrio.com
June 27, 2022
The BET Awards returned on Sunday night with an array of red carpet looks as diverse as the evening's lineup…
June 22, 2022
In the final installment of DeVon Franklin's fireside chat with Tabitha and Choyce Brown, they discuss how they maintain their…
June 15, 2022
In a chat with DeVon Franklin, Tabitha and Choyce Brown discuss how they handle their platforms and finances responsibly.
June 13, 2022
The 75th annual Tony Awards were the most diverse in recent history, and the evening's fashions were equally diverse.
June 10, 2022
With Father's Day 2022 falling on Juneteenth, there's never been a better time to celebrate our Black patriarchs with Black-owned…
Ariana DeBose
June 9, 2022
The 2022 TIME100 list included luminaries Ariana DeBose, Jon Batiste, and Mary J. Blige. So who showed up and showed…
Tabitha and Choyce Brown theGrio.com
June 8, 2022
In the third segment of Tabitha and Choyce Brown's fireside chat with DeVon Franklin, the influencers discuss how they built…
Afropunk Miami theGrio.com
June 4, 2022
After a long hiatus, Afropunk Miami brought its flavor to the southern Florida city with an emphasis on avant-garde style.
June 1, 2022
In the second part of their fireside chat with DeVon Franklin, Tabitha and Choyce Brown talk about finding their strengths.
Chris Smalls theGrio.com
May 31, 2022
Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls appeared at a rally for the pending Fashion Workers Act on Friday.
May 27, 2022
In celebration of both her 50th birthday and history-making Barbie, Laverne Cox showed up at her birthday party as a…
Ruby Barker health transformation theGrio.com
May 27, 2022
'I've been really unwell' said the British actress, who thanked Netflix and Shonda Rhimes as she revealed a mental health…
Basquiat theGrio.com
May 27, 2022
A male and female duo managed to remove a Basquiat worth $45,000 from the wall of a Manhattan gallery before…
Choyce and Tabitha Brown
May 26, 2022
In a fireside chat with DeVon Franklin, mother-daughter influencers Tabitha and Choyce Brown speak on the importance of authenticity.
Laverne Cox Barbie theGrio.com
May 25, 2022
The history-making Laverne Cox Barbie is part of the brand's Tribute Collection, honoring the actor-advocate's impact on LGBTQ+ rights.
Naomi Osaka theGrio.com
May 22, 2022
The latest capsule collection from Naomi Osaka for Nike introduces a fresh palette for spring and summer '22.
IVY PARK STAN SMITH theGrio.com
May 21, 2022
The upcoming release from Beyoncé's Adidas x Ivy Park collaboration reimagines one of the world's most iconic sneakers.
Jesse Williams theGrio.com
May 21, 2022
The leak of a nude Jesse Williams in Broadway's 'Take Me Out' broke the internet, but what are the bigger…
Head to Head theGrio.com
May 17, 2022
The feature documentary follows several women's experiences with hair loss and how it affects almost every aspect of their lives.